GRAPE COMPARISON
Grenache is fuller-bodied, while Pinot Noir is higher in acidity. Grenache has more structure to age, while Pinot Noir is the more approachable young.
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Typical profiles — individual bottles vary by producer, region and vintage.
| Attribute | Grenache | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium | Light–medium |
| Tannin | Low–medium | Low–medium |
| Acidity | Medium | Medium–high |
| Sweetness | Dry | Dry |
| Typical ABV | 14.5–15.5% | 12–14% |
| Signature flavours | strawberry, raspberry, white pepper, dried herbs | red cherry, raspberry, forest floor, mushroom |
| Classic regions | Southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), Priorat, Barossa Valley | Burgundy, Willamette Valley, Central Otago, Sonoma |
| Great with | roast pork, grilled sausages, hearty stews | salmon, roast duck, mushroom risotto |
Grenache
Juicy red-berry fruit and warming alcohol — the backbone of GSM blends.
Pinot Noir
Light-bodied, high-acid and silky — the food-friendly red.
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Grenache is fuller-bodied, while Pinot Noir is higher in acidity. Grenache has more structure to age, while Pinot Noir is the more approachable young. Both are typically dry red wines.
Grenache is the fuller-bodied of the two (medium vs light–medium).
Grenache suits roast pork, grilled sausages and hearty stews; Pinot Noir suits salmon, roast duck and mushroom risotto.
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